Tag Archives: Japanese prints

Surimono and Poetry

Posted on March 14, 2019 by felicitasd

The genre of Japanese woodblock prints known as surimono is characterised by the harmonious combination of poetry and image. Surimono were produced specifically for private use, not for sale in the market, to exchange as gifts on special occasions, particularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Collection research, Curator Blog Post, Exhibitions, Temporary display, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hiroshige’s Japan: Views of Mount Fuji

Posted on February 10, 2017 by clarep

15 November 2016 to 26 March 2017 Gallery 29 | Admission Free Mount Fuji, an active volcano and Japan’s highest mountain, has long been praised by poets and depicted by artists for its beautiful shape and sacred status. In the … Continue reading →

Posted in Collection research, Curator Blog Post, Exhibitions, Temporary display | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Monkey Tales: Apes and Monkeys in Asian Art

Posted on July 11, 2016 by clarep

Exhibition dates: 14 Jun 2016 to 30 Oct 2016 Gallery 29 | Admission Free 2016 is the Year of the Monkey according to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. While the lunar calendar and its twelve zodiac animals are distinct to … Continue reading →

Posted in Curator Blog Post, Exhibitions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment